Childminder in Redbridge

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses observations and assessments well to plan interesting experiences for children's learning needs. Children are eager and well-motivated to learn. These attitudes prepare them well for moving on to school.  The children have formed positive relationships with each other and with the childminder. They learn about personal safety and expected behaviour through the consistent and positive methods that the childminder uses.  The childminder keeps up to date with changes to legislation to safeguard the children. She undertakes careful self-evaluation and has used professional development well to improve her service further since her registration.  The children receive consistent praise and recognition for their achievements. They have high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not engage parents as well as possible in the information gathering process about children's initial stages of development when they first start attending.  The childminder does not always offer opportunities for children to further develop their concentration skills through the activities offered.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 give parents every opportunity to share full information about their children's learning from home when they start  organise the learning activities to extend further children's ability to concentrate, ready for their future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children during activities, and engaged with them at appropriate times.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed the children while they played and discussed how the childminder supports their learning needs.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including that relating to children's welfare, assessments, and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used for childminding, including the play materials and equipment.  The inspector took account of parents' feedback at the time of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well aware of her responsibility to protect children from the risk of harm. She carefully minimises any potential risks to children in the home and when taking them out in the community. The childminder maintains all required records clearly, and shares her policies and procedures with parents. Overall, the childminder has established good partnerships with parents. She seeks their feedback through regular communications, which she uses to help review and improve her provision. Additionally, the childminder welcomes professional support to decide how to extend her teaching knowledge to improve the outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports the children's development effectively and provides a good range of stimulating play resources and activities. She monitors children's learning regularly to ensure that they continue to make good progress for their ages. The children have useful opportunities to develop their early writing and mathematics skills. They enjoy physical play, such as when stacking tin cans in a tower and knocking them down with balls. They develop their hand coordination ready for writing, such as when operating interactive resources with their fingers. The childminder provides children with interesting creative and imaginative experiences. For example, children skilfully create chapattis using rolling pins and play dough, and enjoy taking on the role of the doctor who cares for the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for the children. For example, their creative work is displayed and play activities are set out invitingly for children to choose freely. The children are emotionally secure in the childminder's care, and they welcome her assistance and engagement as they play. The childminder promotes children understanding of healthy lifestyles well. The children enjoy being very active, such as when using the challenging equipment in the local park. They develop a good sense of responsibility at mealtimes, for example, when they serve their own snacks. The children have good daily opportunities to socialise with others and to learn how they differ from themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

The children become confident and independent. They progress well in their early skills, such as trying to write their names and naming a variety of shapes. Children gain good social and communication skills, and are well prepared for their future learning and moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477527 Local authority Tower Hamlets Inspection number 977313 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Limehouse, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. She is available to care for children from Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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